ZyXEL Communications ONU-6040BF-2x User Manual

ONU-6040BF-2x Series

User’s Guide

GEPON Optical Network Unit

Version 1.00
Edition 1, 5/2009

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2009 ZyXEL Communications Corporation

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Introduction

The ONU-6040BF-2x is an optical network unit (ONU)
that allows you to enjoy high-speed Internet access
over optical networks. The ONU-6040BF-2x comes with
one fiber, four 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports and one co­axial CATV connector. No configuration is required. On
the ONU-6040BF-2x, all device configuration is done
remotely by the OLT (Optical Line Terminal). Once you
have connected the hardware, you are ready to enjoy
Internet access.

Two ONU-6040BF-2x models are discussed in this
guide: ONU-6040BF-21 (with a 10km transceiver) and
ONU-6040BF-22 (with a 20km transceiver).

Hardware Connections

1. PON: Follow the steps below to connect an SC-type,
single-mode optical cable to the PON port for
Internet access.

Only qualified technicians should perform these actions!
Please skip this section if you are not a qualified
technician.

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a. Hold the ONU-6040BF-2x upright, push the top

cover forward with the LEDs (lights) facing you,
then lift up the top cover to remove it.

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b. Wind the fiber-optic cable around the tray in the

ONU-6040BF-2x.

c. Connect the fiber-optic connector into the PON

port.

d. Put the top cover back.

To avoid possible eye injury, do NOT look into an
operating fiber-optic module’s connector.

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2. LAN: Use the included Ethernet cable to connect the
LAN port to a computer.

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